Whitewater rafting the Balsa River class II-III rapids
Bright orange flowers fall from the poro trees that line the banks of the Balsa River. Shaped like tiny machetes, the orange flowers cling to the sides of the raft and slide off in the rapids. Rafting the Balsa takes first-timers through the Costa Rican countryside on class II and III rapids along a seven-mile stretch of river.
Highlights
- Family adventure
- Good for beginners
- Lunch and transportation included
Quick Facts
- Location: Arenal
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. daily
- Time length: 4.5 hours
- Price: From $75 per person, with lunch
- Minimum age: 10 years old
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Departure & Returns
- Departure point: Tour departs from all major hotels in San Jose and La Fortuna
- Departure time: Hotel pickup is between 20 and 50 minutes before tour start time depending on hotel location. In San Jose pick up is three hours before tour start time.
- Return details: Tour returns to original departure point between three and four hours after tour start time. For San Jose, the return is expected to be at 9 p.m.
See Also
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ContinueLast updated: Nov 21, 2023
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